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I know, I know, today’s supposed to be a rest day, but I’m itching to get some Pushups in! It’s been since Monday or was it Sunday? I dont know, but its been far too long to go without doing some Pushups. I’m going to see if I can ‘hurt’ myself with todays workout. I’m going to be using a backpack full of books to see how much more brutal I can be MMUUAHAHAHAHA.

I’m all hopped up on my Pre-workout drink at the moment, I took two scoops today just because I’m bored and want to see if it’ll do anything different for me. I normally take Half – One scoop, but today I said ‘Ah what the hell’ might as well see what it’ll do. It’s only been ~ five minutes since I’ve taken it, and I’m already getting that scratchy crack-head type feeling in my face! haha

YOU’D BETTER NOT BE SLACKING TODAY DAMMIT – ITS A GREAT DAY TO PUSH YOURSELF – YOU CAN HEAL DURING THE WEEKEND!!

I’m not too positive on the actual weight of the books in the bag, as I dont have my scale down at this apartment. I left it up at my other one when I was moving all my stuff here unfortunately. I may pick up another here soon, but I honestly like taking measurements and seeing progress that way than actual Mass. It seems to be more of an accurate indicator for me and my goals, as the scale fluctuates so much from the water difference.

I’ve been studying like a mad man for the past couple days, and man I love this stuff! Super interesting to me. I finished up the Exercise Physiology text’s yesterday finally, and started on the Nutrition text today. The body’s pretty crazy I’ll have to say, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Thats why I urge any of you to research, research, research anything thoroughly before you begin any new fitness related endeavor’s. But, there’s a certain point where you may be researching too much – Sometimes you just need to get out there and do it! Just make sure you’re forms perfect and you’ll progress towards your goals. I’m not exactly sure how to put it into words, but I know I’ve caught myself researching something for a long time, the downside is I’ll get so into it, that I’ll lose focus – I’m not going to be a top tier powerlifter, so dont focus so much on little nuances of diet and timing – dont get me wrong, its still important – but actually going out there and doing work is going to be more beneficial than sitting in the library reading up on the most efficient, for lack of a better term, methods. Make sense?

Granted, having more knowledge on a subject can never hurt, but do you understand what I’m saying? Follow Nike’s advice and ‘Just Do It’. The more you get into it, thats the time to refine your techniques, and timings, and all the fun stuff that top tier’d athletes need to focus on. If you don’t have the time, but you’ve the passion for it, maybe consider hiring a personal trainer. They’re people like me, who’re absolutely obsessed with fitness and optimization and will / have spent the house hours researching.

Its another Interval Set training day. I’m going to see if I can max out at the six – eight rep range. I’m hoping the addition of the books on my back will be able to facilitate that.

First set was pretty easy, but around the seventh rep of the second set, it was getting hard. I like when I can’t complete the 12 rep goal – well when thats my goal for the day’s workout at least. Could definitely feel it on that third set – Hot damn, burn baby burn.

Military Presses dont seem to have much added difficulty with the two sets that I’ve completed already. I may elevate my feet for them when I’m back to this routine on Monday.They’re kind of weird to do with the backpack also, I may invest in an actual weighted vest. The backpack slips up to the back of my head while performing these – kind of a weird feeling in my neck.

I know these Close Grip Pushups are going to put a hurt on the ol’ Triceps though – Especially after I get to the Dips! Was able to crank out 12 reps for the first set, but I know I wont be getting that again today. Was a battle to maintain proper form to get to 12.

Hey o’ Convicts – Hope your day’s well. Just wanted to share with you guys, because I’m psyched as hell. As the title says, I just took the first step towards some of my personal goals. I know there’s a lot of personal trainer certifications out there, and this one was the first one I decided to go for first.

I’ll keep you updated, as I know you’re all as psyched as I am! Check back for today’s workout and hopefully I’ll get some damn’d time to get some things updated this evening.